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You described me to a T! I'm day 6 post op and went on a trip to visit my step-children with my fiance. Watching them eat all of the foods that I would essentially indulge on were eaten right in front of me. I'm not going to lie. I had a weepy meltdown wondering if it was the right decision having my sleeve. I cried,put myself back together, and reminded myself WHY I decided to do this in the first place. I didn't let all of the pizza,burgers,nuggets,corn dogs,fried chicken,and desserts fool me. I am stronger than that. I want to be healthy. Stay strong girl,it gets better. Keep a shake handy to sip on as everyone else has a meal so you fool your stomach. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I should add that I am not allowed fruits, nuts/seeds, or carbs that don't come from vegetables or dairy. It really limits my options. It's basically a ketogenic diet (from what I know of the keto diet). I do like fish, which I can eat more of than I am currently. But even the examples you show are outside my allowance, with the 400 calorie max right now. I could cut a few things out, of course, but then I'm back to struggling to get that 60g protein minimum!

Six days post op. Went to the office for three hours today. Took me 2 hours to finish my premier protein drink. Barely had any water so behind on liquids. Diving was ok. My wife bought some vegetable broth and the change in flavor is nice. Feeling good but a little dizzy every now and then but BP is great.

What did your surgeon, surgical team and nutritionist have to say?

@brittsleeved718 welcome welcome welcome and welcome i see you just joined us 5 hrs ago!! Can't give you "official" advice since i'm not a waitress - thought i'd still answer with my thoughts. read these boards - gather a lot of good info., hear personal experience/stories too. Grab a book, watch U-tube too. - but at the end of the day, only listen and follow directions from your NUT, doc. and me too of course!!🤣 KNOWLEDGE is POWER I wouldn't go back to work immediately. You might be week/tired. if you can afford it, maybe 1/2 days for a week per many- most docs say "you are not supposed to lift anything over 5 lbs for awhile" .busing and cleaning tables - you do a lot of hard, heavy work. (not sure if many OP appreciate you!!) but i think you are great, and luv ya!! good luck with your new wonderful journey to health and happiness!! kathy

jmabry...I understand what you are saying about waiting for test/lab results....I'm impatient when it comes to that....lol. Hope you get good results and some answers!

Just had the scan of my liver. She also scanned my gallbladder. They said I should get results early next week since it is a holiday. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am glad I did, not that I would ever forget.

afternoon doing MUCH better! On ice chips, walking and liquid meds. Feeling tons better and just feeling really bloated.

I am a mother of 2 boys and I know exactly what u mean I am 6 days post op and am tired of the broth and liquids already . I am honestly saying yes I licked the spoon from my sons food ... idc I just felt like I needed something .... I even tasted pasta sauce ... I don’t think that’s going to set u up for failure. Do u think you are the only one feeling like this babe ? you r not alone .. 😍😍. after I licked the spoon I swear to you I just felt better ... it didn’t lead to anything more it was just that variety ... or that familiar smell and taste u know .....